El Al Airlines soon will be charging $70 for the second piece of luggage checked on coach seats to and from Israel.
The new fee will affect tickets purchased after Nov. 1, two representatives of Israel’s national airline confirmed to JTA on Monday. The first bag will remain free.
Continental Airlines started charging $70 for the second bag checked on direct flights to Israel in mid-June. Passengers had been able to check two bags for free.
Delta is in the process of changing its price structure for bags checked to Israel but would not disclose the changes.
US Airways provides free checking for the first and second bag for all visitors to Israel.
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